Paddlefest 2012 will feature:
- Dragon boat racing for teams of 20 people. This is a great event for small businesses and clubs to enter. Teams will have some basic training and then participate in a series of races, culminating in a final. Be prepared to get wet and have lots of fun. Toronto General Practice won the DragonBoat Cup last year and will be back to defend their title.
- Outrigger racing for teams of five people. Be prepared to get wet in these races too!
- Kayak racing – 10km and 20km courses in the northern part of Lake Macquarie. In 2011, Paddlefest joined the Harbour Racing Series of surf ski and kayak races. We also hosted the harbour Racing paddlers in August for a winter series race and look forward to a big turnout of fast paddlers for the 10km and 20km courses in March 2012. For more information about Harbour Racing, go to http://www.harbourracing.com.au. View the Race Description and Course Map
- 5km Happy Paddle – for novices and families. This ‘race’ is for anyone who likes to muck about in a boat. All styles of canoe, kayak and ‘sit on’ are welcome to take part.
- Stand up Paddlers – hard work for the paddlers, great to watch.
- Team challenge for schools and service organisations. For teams of five people, the team challenge involves a combination of land based activities (testing skill, coordination and team work), outrigger racing and a few surprises.
To register go to the Events Registration page.
Visit the Programme of Events for Paddlefest 2012.
